Routledge - The Enraged Musician: Hogarth's Musical Imagery

Discover a new perspective on one of history's most famous artists. In The Enraged Musician: Hogarth's Musical Imagery, Jeremy Barlow presents the first full-length study dedicated to the musical references found within the works of William Hogarth. With more than 70 works containing musical elements, this book provides a deep look into how sound and performance appear in his art. This scholarly work explores the evidence of Hogarth's interest in music and addresses the complexities of assessing realism and symbolic meaning in his depictions. Readers will learn how musical details function as part of his satirical approach. From his illustrations of the loud 'rough music' protests in Samuel Butler's popular works to more subtle references, Barlow explains how Hogarth used auditory themes to strengthen his visual storytelling. This book is an essential resource for students and enthusiasts of art history, drawing, and the intersection of music and visual culture.